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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,507.15, 367,781.33 and 150,222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,507.15, 367,781.33 and 150,222.42 is: 207,307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,507.15 : 367,781.33 = 150,222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,507.15/367,781.33 = 150,222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,507.15x = 367,781.33 × 150,222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,507.15x = 55,249,000,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,249,000,672.31/266,507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,307.77

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